One dead in massive Morrill Fire that's burned more than 453,000 acres across western Nebraska

Authorities confirm one person has died as a result of the massive Morrill Fire in western Nebraska. The wildfire has burned 330,000 acres and remains 0% contained Friday morning.

March 13, 2026Updated: March 13, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

One dead in massive Morrill Fire that's burned more than 453,000 acres across western Nebraska

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

State

An adventure in finding ‘treasure’

Forecasted severe storms lead to flood concerns in southeast Nebraska

Lincoln Airport launches $100 million runway reconstruction project

Heart City Cattle Battle expected to grow in year five

Nebraska seeks temporary Medicaid work requirements exemption for Dawson County

District 47 Legislative Update

Sports

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30